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Nishihama Beach (Hateruma)
ニシ浜Okinawa
The signature beach of Hateruma, Japan's southernmost inhabited island — a long crescent of white coral sand shelving into luminous 'Hateruma blue' water where sea turtles graze the shallows. Reached by a ferry from Ishigaki that is frequently cancelled in rough seas, so confirm sailings before committing a day to it.
- Best season
- Year-round
- Crowd level
- Hidden gem
- Rating
- 4.7· 202 reviews
- Opening hours
- Daily Open 24 hours
- Admission
- Free — public beach with no admission; free showers and toilets on site.
Usual hours — confirm with the official site for holidays + seasonal closures.
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